Financial Assistance
Scholarships & Grants for Your Nursing Education
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Florida-wide programs supporting your education.
Explore the leading state-funded programs and partnerships available to PIC nursing students.
Bright Futures
Apply at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.Org. Call for information at the Office of Student Financial Assistance: (888) 827-2004.
Southwest Florida Works
A one-stop career center created to assist employers and job seekers by connecting employment, education, and training services into an integrated network of resources. Visit careersourcesouthwestflorida.com or call (239) 931-8200.
PIC In-House Loans & Payment Plans
Premiere International College provides in-house loans and payment plans (for those who qualify). This option is available for PN and ASN.
Veterans Family Scholarship
Scholarship for Children/Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans. Visit rehabworks.org for more.
State of Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veterans.
Three basic types of financial services offered and accepted by PIC
Grants are supplied by the federal government, state government, or the institution, to meet the cost of your education. Grants are generally based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no repayment obligation tied to grants.
Grants
Federal, state, or institutional aid based on financial need. No repayment obligation.
PIC Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships funded by Premiere International College.
Scholarships
State and external merit-based scholarships for qualifying students.
Private Pay / Payment Plan
In-house loans and structured payment plans for those who qualify.
Grants
Need-based federal & state grants.
Grants are supplied by the federal government, state government, or the institution to meet the cost of your education. Generally based on financial need as determined by FAFSA. No repayment obligation.
Grant
Workforce Investment Act Fort Myers, Naples, and Port Charlotte
Awarded
- $6,500 for Diploma PN Program recipients
- $8,200 (maximum) for ASN recipients
- $10,000 (maximum) for BSN program recipients
Application Process & Criteria
Grant
Vocational Rehabilitation School to Work Program
Awarded
- Varies per Applicant
Application Process & Criteria
- Southwest Florida Works is a one-stop career center created to assist employers and job seekers by connecting employment, education, and training services into an integrated network of resources. Visit www.swflworks.org or call (239) 931-8200 for more information.
State Scholarships
Merit-based awards from Florida.
State scholarships are generally merit-based or awarded according to specific qualifying criteria (for those who qualify). No repayment obligation.
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Fund
Awarded Yearly
- Varies (Florida State Award)
Application Process & Criteria
- Be a Florida resident.
- US citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Be of Hispanic culture (born in or having a natural parent who was born in either Mexico or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America, regardless of race).
- Undergraduate scholarships: minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA by fall semester of senior year in high school.
- Graduate level scholarship: 3.0 institutional cumulative GPA for undergraduate college work.
- Enroll as a degree-seeking student — Undergraduate: minimum 12 credit hours per term; Graduate: minimum 9 credit hours per term.
- Not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship (Florida Academic Scholar · Florida Medallion Scholar · Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar)
Awarded
- $76 or $101 per credit hour
Application Process & Criteria
- Academic Merit awards.
- Complete the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during the last year in high school prior to graduation — can be completed online.
- Must meet academic requirements set by the Florida Legislature, which may change annually.
- Must complete the Florida Residency Affidavit.
Florida Scholarship for Children/Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
Awarded Yearly
- $4,272 ($2,136 per semester for 12+ credits)
- $3,204 ($1,602 per semester for 9–11 credits)
- $2,136 ($1,068 per semester for 6–8 credits)
Application Process & Criteria
- Dependent children or unmarried spouses of Florida veterans or service members who died because of service-connected injuries, diseases, or disabilities sustained while on active duty.
- OR who have been certified by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs as having service-connected 100% permanent and total disabilities.
- Complete the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1, and ensure the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs certifies eligibility by April 1.
- Must complete the Florida Residency Affidavit.
Awards from Premiere International College.
The following scholarships are provided by Premiere College. Students are required to complete the FAFSA, as well as a separate College Scholarship Application that is available through the Office of the Registrar. Students may only apply for scholarships in their area of study.
Upon completion of the application, eligible students will be scheduled for an interview and asked to complete a 200-word essay to be prepared on campus about a topic that will be randomly selected.
Scholarships are awarded on a quarter/semester/annual basis and are renewable based upon satisfactory academic progress. All students who receive a PIC scholarship must maintain a 3.5 GPA at Premiere College and complete 15 hours of community service quarterly at PIC to be eligible for renewal. All recipients must renew their commitment to the scholarship terms by signing the “Terms for Institutional Scholarships” form at the Office of the Registrar.
Signed forms must be returned to the Office of the Registrar at the beginning of each quarter/semester.
Application deadline for the 2024 school year is: October 1, 2023. All scholarships are awarded based on eligibility and availability, for those who qualify.
Scholarship
PIC Author Scholarship
$500.00
Tuition at PIC
Scholarship
PIC Rue Scholarship
Tuition at PIC
Awarded Yearly
Four (4) per year — beginning of Fall 2018 quarter/semester. Applicants will be chosen to be awarded $500.00 each.
Application Process & Criteria
- Accepted and enrolled in the PN / AS in Nursing.
- Passing Entrance Exam.
- High School GPA of 3.0.
- Personal Statement, Resume, accepted score on Entrance Exam.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation, Essay.
- 15 hours of community service per quarter.
- Enrolled full time.
Awarded Yearly
Application Process & Criteria
- Accepted and enrolled in the PN / ASN.
- Minimum High School / College GPA of 3.0.
- Personal Statement, Resume.
- Accepted score on Entrance Exam.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation, Essay.
- 15 hours of community service per quarter.
- Enrolled full time. Renewable yearly based on satisfactory progress.
Scholarship
PIC Francis Scholarship
Tuition at PIC
Scholarship
PIC Howard Scholarship
Tuition at PIC
Awarded Yearly
Application Process & Criteria
- Accepted and enrolled in the PN / ASN.
- Score on Entrance Exam.
- Personal Statement, Resume.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation, Essay.
- 15 hours of community service per quarter.
- Enrolled full time. Renewable yearly based on satisfactory progress.
Awarded Yearly
Application Process & Criteria
- Accepted and enrolled in the PN / ASN.
- Minimum High School / College GPA of 3.0.
- Personal Statement, Resume.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation, Essay.
- Enrolled full time. Renewable yearly based on satisfactory progress.